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Workmen's advocate., 1887-02-05

WHY HE SAW SNAKES is a well gotten np series of Photographic illustrations that ought to attract the attention of temner. ance folks. Price, cents. Copyrighted by W. II. Brearley, G5 Shelby street
 Detroit Mich.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1887-07-02
The Eifel Tower.

Everybody has by this time read
of the great tower of iron a thous-
and feet high, and to be the highest
structure in the world, which is
proposed to be erected by NJ. Eiffel
to adorn the grounds of the big
Paris exposition of 1889. The anu
sing contentious as to what its ef-
fleet will be magnetically and its
artistic appearance are still fresh
in mind. Some scientists, it will
be remembered, claimed that SO
great a mass of iron would become
a huge magnet and would demor-
alize everything built with nails for
a long distance, and most Partisan
artists and literary men hold that
by dwarfng every other structure
i'm Paris it will become a great blot
artistically. But all the same, the
work on the foundation is going
on, and in due course Of time (if
we are rich enough to go to. Paris)
we may expect to see the huge
towers bulk raised above the earth,
and then all the world will know
which is right, EifTcl and his friends
or the scholars and the artists.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1887-07-02
Bob Ingersoll's Latest.

There is no wittier story teller
than Col. Bob Ingersoll. His APP
plicatiOn of old stories is never at
fault. He was at dinner the other
day where a New Yorker, who has
a wide reputation as an after-din-
ner speaker, was somewhat disap-
pointing to the guests. Col. Inger-
soil had q neighbOr at the table
who leaned over and said:
"ColOnel, how in the world did
Blank come to have such a reputa-
ton az an after-dinner speaker? II
does not seem warranted by what
he has done tonight"
"That reminds me-" said the
colonel, "of a Georgian who came
up to Illinois after the war and
wanted to cell his uniform He
asked around at several places,
DO you want to buy uniform?'
Finally some one asked him what
grade of a uniform it was, when he
said: 1T was a private's uniform in
Georgia, but l reckon it mout do
for q cunnel in Illinois.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1887-07-02
Fighting the Tiger.

A curious commercial enter
prise has been set on foot at Monte
Carlo. According to a letter just
received from there, syndicate
has been formed to fight the tiger
on a system. Clerks and markets
are employed to play mechanically
all day long at three roulette ia
bles exactly as directed. The sys-
tenn is said to have paid a profit of
100000 in two months, and to
have disturbed the administration
by its continued success. Some of
the visitors have been playing in
excellent luck of late, and largo
winnings are reported. A young
English couple the husband being
a lord, have just left with a profit
of f1 900 over all expenses. They
had only played for amusement
S. +. ArgOnaut.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1887-07-02

also made known the result Of my
inquiry into the conduct of the
Pasha and Consul.
The Turkish Government an
nounced their satisfaction and
thanks for the report / had pre-
scnted, through the Ambassador,
giving the result of my inquiry in
to the conduct of Pasha and Con-
sui, and sent to H. +. Sultan's
Berat," or cdict, placing the Bey
under the special protection of the
Porte and of his Imperial Majesty,
and recommending him to the good
offices of the Pasha and other Off
cials.
forwarded the Sultan's Berat in
letter to the Bey, but alas ! |
could not send the message | should
have wished to have done to Fatimo
and the "Dillberry" (heart robber)
Ayesha.-Murray's Magazine.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1887-07-02
POPULATION OF SAN FRANCISCO

Between the taking of the Fed
eral census at the beginning o
every decade, in order to estimate
the population of cities, statisticiana
base their calculations upon facts
ascertained by local authority.
These generally comprise the names
which are annually compiled for
the city directory, the census
school children and the vote ca!
at general elections. Calculation
based upon each of these mcthoL
are tangible, though not perfe
evidences of the increase or G
crease of population; but when :
three methods produce similar
suits, it is safe to assume the su.
stantial accuracy of the genera
conclusion. Nearly all good citl-
zens register for general election,
though from accidental causes a
small percentage do not. The law
requires the school census to be
accurate, though the fact appears
to be that it is sometimes imper-
fectly taken. Ordinarily no one
is interested in swelling the directo-
ry. There have been exceptions,
however, in the latter case. 1t is
not many years since certain poll
ticiaHs were accused with having
" stuffed " the San Francisco di-
rectory to such plethoric proper
tions that when the great register
was made up at later stage of the
game sufficient number of phan-
tom citizens was available to ma
terially change the political con
dition of the town. But that grand
army of native-born young men,
whose high-sounding names went
through the whole gamut of illus
trious generals and statesmen, has
not since been heard of. Like
some of the insects we read of in
natural history that sting and die,
they voted and vanished.
Generally, however, the directory
contains the names of the indus
trial population, fairly compiled.
Within a few days a new one has
in this city, giving the
residences and occupations of new
and old citizens for 1SS6-S7. 1t
has frequently been claimed lately
that the population of San Fran
cisco is now about 800, 900. There
is reason to believe that this is
rather under than over the mark.
1t has been found by dint of much
calculating that the population of Il
city bears aproportion to the names
in its directory of between 2 and
to 1. Chicago statisticians figure
On ratio of 81 to l and produce Il
of 100000; st. Louis
more modest, figure
Dn a ratio of less than 3 to / and
produce 100000. In this city a ratio
Of q to ], which may be accepted as
lpproximating the fact, computing
the number of names i'm the direc-
tory at 125 900. would give us Il pop
llatiOn of 312 .5OO-S. +. Bulletin.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1887-07-02

From the evidence reported Of q
recent divorce suit some light is
thrown upon the kissing in a board
ing house. a Mr.. Pye sought a
divorce FROM Mrs. Pye on the ground
that all the boarders i'm the house
where the pair lived had drifted
into the habit Of kissing Mrs. Pye
Here is Mr.. Dempsy's evidence:
"Did you ever see Mr.. Thompson
kiss Mrs. Pye?"
"Lots of times; and when / did
not see him l heard him. There
was a plaintive sobbing gurgle
about it that reminded me of the
exhaust of a bath-tub; it could be
heard all over the house."
"When did Thompson kiss Mrs.
Pyew
"Whenever he had a chance. The
only time he did not kiss her was
when he was not there"
"Who did kiss her then?"
81 did; l liked her myself"
"Did not Mr.. Pye object?"
"Why should he? l don't object
to his kissing her; there was moth
ing Objectionable about it; it was
a mere friendly salutatiOn."
"How did you come to kiss Mrs.
Pye?"
~ put my arms around her neck
and kissed her in the usual way"
"Did she ask you to do SOP"
swell, l noticed that no matter
how many times she and Thompson
kissed before he went out, she never
got enough to last until he came
back, for as he opened the door
they were at it again; 80, when he
was away. kissed her more as
matter of accommodation than
anything else"
"Where was Mr.. Pye?"
"Oh, nowhere in particular"
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1887-07-02

Blakely Hall in Orcgonian.

| AiuNNis AAuh ~ cASSVAh"i'.
Jay Gould was not an object o
serenity, tranquility and ease when
the government Investigators haC
him on the rack the other day. Ht
announced at the beginning that he
would have to speak in low tone
as he was suffering from neuralgia
But it was not neuralgia that dis
turbed him. When he entered the
room there were no traces of it, and
as he sat for half an hour waiting
his turn he was apparently as well
a man as could be found. But
when he sank into the chair and
realized that he was in for rigid
investigation at last, one that would
lay his methods bare and expose
the deal that had added millions
to his fortune, his hands shook,
and his first answers were given
with the half choked utterance that
can never be mistaken for anything
else than fear.
believe that there is more de-
ceptiOn about the happiness of the
average millionaire than the most
skeptical of us imagine. Last Sun
day | went to Baptist church pre-
sided over by an old-fashioned cler-
gyman, whom heard first when
was six years old. He isn't exactly
the fashion, but he breaches SER
mons of the good old orthodox
style that are to me more accepta-
BILE than the vain frippery and res
Onent conceit of the two preachers
who are just now the idols of the
town. The usher took me half way
up the aisle, and / sat down behind
a man who was perhaps As years
of age. He wore the conventional
frock coat. Twas struck first by the
magnificent contour of his head.
1t might have been modelled after
that of the greatest of the CGsars.
But he looked very much out of
health. His skin was colorless, his
eyes heavy and his brow wrinkled.
From every quarter of the church
eyes were strained at him from
time to time. What struck me par
ticularly was his restlessncss. 1t
seemed an utter impossibility for
him to remain quiet even for an
instant. He shifted his seat, twisted
his head and twitched his fingers
all through the service. | have no
doubt he would have resented such
a sentiment on my part but must
say that pitied him-and between
you and me it's an exceedingly
pleasant thing to be able to pity n
man who is worth $1OO,OOO,OO0.
Mr.. Rockefeller is the head of the
Standard Oil Company and one OF
the richest men of the world, but
/ would not take his nervousness,
responsibility and Ill-health if the
capital stock of the whole Of the
big monopoly went with it.
Another millionaire who is some
what known sits about in hotel cor
ridors and cafes, lonely, grabbed
and curt. One after one his friends
have left him, till now not even an
old schOol-fellow looks at him as
he passes by. He is rank drunk
ard and nothing more. The vice
has brought out all that is repul-
sive in his character and driven
even his family from him.
Russell Sage entered an elevated |
ear the other day and sank into a
seat, near the door, looking like
4 frowsy and ill-kempt farmer. ]
at the time if the volley |
Of ill-natured remarks that greeted
his arrival reached the old miser's |
ears.
Perhaps poverty has some ad-
.c~Xorn, q, Co.. all
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How Napoleon Terrorixed People.

All equity, all familiarity, freedom
or companionship fled at his ap
prOach. When he had been ap
pointed to command the Army o.
Italy, Admiral Decres, who had
known him well at Paris, hearing
that he was to pass through TOulon
offered to present all his comrades
The Admiral says: 81 ran full OF
eagerness and delight to greet him
The doors of the salon opened. ]
was going to spring toward him,
when his attitude, his look, the
sound of his voice, were sufficient
to arrest me. There was nothing
offensive or insulting; but it was
enough. After that / never tried
to Overstcp the distance that he had
placed between u.s."
Some days later, at Albenga, the
Generals Of Division, among the
rest Augercau, a kind Of historical,
rough old soldier, proud Of his tall
form and his bravery, came to head
quarters very badly disposed to-
ward the little upstart whom they
had sent to them from Paris. From
the description given of him, Auge-
reau is insulting and insubordinate
i'm advance: "a favorite of Bar
ras !'' he says; ga street general p
They are admitted. and Bonaparte
makes them wait. He appears
finally, girds on his sword, puts on
his hat. explains his dispositions,
gives them his orders, and dismisses
them. Ausereau had remained
dumb; when they are outside he
first RECEIVERS himself, and finds
again his customary Oaths. He
agrees with Massena, that "that
little b. of general frightened
him." He is not able to under
stand the ascendency with which
he felt himself crushed at the first
glance" Another specimen of this
ascendency on another old soldier
of the Revolution still rougher and
more energetic than Augereau, is
given in the experience of Gen.
Vandamme. In 1915 Vandamme
said to Marshal Soult, one day as
they were ascending together the
steps of the Tuillcrios "My dear
friend, that devil of man (refer-
ring to the Emperor) exercises a
fascination over me that / am una
BILE to account for. 1t influences
me to that degree that l, who fear
neither God nor devil, am ready to
tremble like a child when he APP
proaches. He could make me pass
through the eye of a needle; to
cast myself in the fire for him.
And he himself said, on a certain
occasion: Yes, | am a soldier,
because it is the especial gift l re-
ceived at my birth. 1t is my ex-
istence, my habit oflife. Wherever
| have been l have commanded.
At twenty-threc years of age l COM
at the siege of Toulon; /
in Paris on the Ven
demiaire; l aroused the enthusi-
asm Of the soldiers in Italy as soon
as appeared before them. l was
born for that" His was an extra
ordinary and superior nature, made
for command and conquest.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1887-07-02

The KEYSTONE has long been ackno
edged to be the sole representative of Il
Great Upper Wood River and Sawtoot.
mining regions. and, located as ii is in tn,
very heart OF the most promising minint
country on the face of the earth. and leay.
ing nothing undone tn present its readers 4
complete synopsis of all mining news ano
developments As well rs matters of locc
importance in the growth of Ketchum. IT,
future metropolis Of Idaho, it is .sn inyalu.
ble guide for capital and informant To the
settler of every craft and position. Sub
scribe for it, read it and let your frien,
read what may benefit them.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1887-07-02

care we making progress?" an
exchange anxiously inquiries. If we
are not, what do 1900 pounds to
the ton of coal and four inches of
froth to the glass of lager beer mean ?
Progress--making progress? What
is the bottom doing in the middle
of the strawberry box if we are not?
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W Hnuhk|NG CLASSES A11ENuoN!

With emri prepared To furnish all classes
lHe. or r." u,iheht at home, the whole Of the
her. lic,', ueir spare moments. business
sI easil,. aiid profitable Persons of either
eyeninr earn from 10 cents 10 81. 90 per
ing all aIu proportional sum by dcvot-
rlrls earn ,i u iiinc to the business. Boys and
Who sec nearly as much as men. That ali
lest the M may send their address. and
iuch ss ara uSiileSs. We make this Offer. To
One dollar, NOT well satisfied We will send
full psr,icu3 ~ pay for the trouble Of writing.
GLoRsr sn ulars and outfit free. Address
'iiNsos & Co., Portland. Maine.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1887-07-02

A woman woke her husband dur.
ing a storm and said: II do wish
you would stop snoring, for want
to hear it thunder"
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1887-07-02

According to an eminent English
authority, a goose lives fifty years.
Provided. of course, he refrains
from blowing out the gas when he
retireS.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1887-07-02

Never holler mouse when you
see lady climbing oyer fence ol
getting into a wagon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-04-14

The first Delaware shsd for the vii:
mington market, arrived the latter part OF
last week, but not over 100 shad have
been received altogether. They readily
brought at the rate of $45 per 100. Capt.
Webber of Woodstown, N. j., who mas
supplied the local market with shad for : 2
number Of years, is again on hand, and
has hired sloop to bring shad here me ,
coming season. The little steam launeh
Fannie H. is also bringing shsd to the
local market. The Wilmington fishermen
are ali on the ground, but no phenomenal
catch has yet been reported. Now that
the weather has moderated, it is expected
that the shad will come up stream ~
large quantities. The chief stamping
grounds of the shad fishermen who sup
Div this market, are oil Fort Delaware,
also of the battery on the New Jersey
shore opposite the fort and at Deer
Water Point. The season has now CON
| siderably delayed by the inciemen'
weather.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-04-14
FREE PEACH BASKETS.
The GrOcers VIII not Require n
Deposit when They Sell the Fruit.

The Gr0cers Will Not Require n
Deposit when They Sell the Fruit.
New York star.
A meeting was held on the floor OF the
New York Mercantile Exchange Tuesday
In support of the action taken by previous
meetings there In favor of abolishing the
deposit on peach baskets. The meeting
was opened by the appointment Of Mr.. A.
e. Edwards as chairman and MIR. PHILIPPE
OF Phillips, Henry d Co., secretary. A reso-
luton was read which had been passed by
the growers Of Maryland and Delaware in
their meeting held at Smyrna, which vigor-
nusly condemned the action tbat had been
instituted by the New York Retail Grocers'
Union, and Endorsed by The entire trade of
this vicinity, demanding a free peach
basket The free package was enthusiasts
ttcally approved after full discussion, in
the following resolution:
Resolued, That 1t Is the sense Of this meet
that In the future all baskets be included in
the sale OF peaches, as per previous resolu-
ton passed.
Mr.. Gillette, basket manufacturer OF
Newark, exhibited and explained bis new
paper basket, which met with universal
favor. The price of the basket Is four cents
uncovered and five cents with cover. NJ.
O. F. Bussing, president of the Central As
ISOLATION OF Retail Merchants, comprising
all the New York and New Jersey assooia-
lions, gave assurance that the associations
seemed to be heartily In favor Of the move
ment, aud promised TO do all In his power
to bring the trade into line. Meetings will
be held tomorrow evening at Yonkers,
Thursday evening at Elizabethport, N. J
and this evening at Newark, and during the
coming week every association In this vi
entity will be reached, and all doubtless
will indorse the proposed reform.
Mr.. Fl. Rohrs, vice-president OF the New
York Retail Grocers' Union; Mr.. Charles
Mattler, president OF the Brooklyn Retail
Grocers' Association; Mr.. M. A. Bullwinkel
yiee-president OF the Central Association
Mr.. John Messloh, Mr.. Dan Won Bremen
Mr.. d. Mangels and many other grocers all
expressed themselves as heartily in accord
with the action taken,
The committee on railroads reported thai
the Pennsylvania railroad had expressed
itself against all Sunday delivery.
The commission men purpose organizing
for a social feeling among the trade, follow
ing the example OF the retail grocers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-04-14

The local Chinese colony entertained
number Of Philadelphia oelestials at t "a,
Oriental head quarters on East t1tn
street Sunday. The merry chink ,os
lie ivory chips and the animated bolster.
business of the heathens bespoke the tacS
that the fascinating game of 'fan-tan
was progressing within the apartment .se'
apart for laundrying. AT times me gain-
trating kew and ratified off with bewildsr-
inc rapidity the homely jargon. The ex-
citsment seemed to have reached hSgn
mitch by nightfall, and the babel of angry
Voices coming from the place could Pc .
likened unto the bowling of cage o.
nnfed wolves. 'Fan tan" has recently
been prohibited in Philadelphia and the the
resorts raided by the police, and tne
Celestials are on the lookout for ne"
| fields.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-04-14

BAXTER AT Roxhorough. PHILADELPHIA, on
The iltn lust Robert Bsxteri ST., In the 7sd
year OF hi, age.
CAUI KIN this city, on the 18th inst.
LtuncrlOtE tRulR, aged DC years.
His friends are invited 10 Rttend the funeral
rvinas at the residence of Lewis + Adair, No.
5os jackson street. Friday, Aprtl 18th, Al
O'Clock, g. M. lnterment private, at Glasgow,
Del.
EYANS.-At Lswes. Del, on the 9TH inst, VII
liam Evans. in the 90th year If his age.
DEAN.-At hts late rev iden"e at Deansdale,
Newark, Del. on Tuesday, April 18th, William
Relatives ard lends are iovited TO attend the
funeral without further notice on Saturday at
'ernoon at O'clock lnterment AZ NJ. L. cene-
terry. Friends can taxa the IL s. IN. Train
from Wilmington to Newark Centre, returning
at GIL p. m.
DUFFIELD.-on the 18th inst, ssllie q, wife OF
George W. Dunield, In the 4lst year of her
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited
70 attend the funeral, from the residence Of her
husband, NO. 81 Wilson street, on Wednesday,
the 18th Inst at O'clock, p. m. Interment at
Old swedes cemetery. Services at the house.
HALEY I'm this city, n the 10Th inst, John
Matthew Haley, ased 80 years.
IoHNSoN.--At Camden, N. j., on the 7th inst,
Margaret johnson.
| LEE-At his residsufe Wilmington. Delaware
on Tuesday. ApTil 18th, in The sOth yesr OF hts
age, the Rs Rev. Altr-d Lee, D. d., Bishop OF
the Protestant Epts opal Church Of the
Funeral Services 1T 81. Andrews Church,
Wilmington. Del, on Friday, 18th inst, At 2
| o'clock In the Afternoon
MFYERS.-In this city, on the II Ii inst, Joseph
Meyers, aged AZ years.
MURPHY On the Tth inst, P,1ttick Murphy,
tged 76 years
RTCE.-On the Sih inst, Andrew j. Rice, aged
81 years.
| 2AVILLE On the 9Th Inst, after a lingering
Hin So, Alexander Saville, in the az year OF
| his age.
| rhoDDEN. ON the 18Th Inst, Mrs. Kosapns
| ridden, sged 40 years.
| Relatives and frt nds are invited to attend her
/ fun' raj on Friday morning from the rsaidencu
| Of her neice Mrs n, Fitzpatrick, ZOE Washing
\ tNn street. Mass at sc Peters Pro-Ostledral az
1889
| Philadelphia Ledger phase copy.
| TWiTCHELL in this cits. on the 18th inst i,
Matte K Twtch' u, aved Id yasra
Relatives ind friends are Invited tn attend the
| funeral from the residence Of her mother. 6l5
Hsrkt street on Ft'dsy afternoon at 3o'clo K.
vcHUGn.-In THE Giti on the 10th Inst, James
McHut h. ged g. years
PYLE In Denver, ul rAdn, on Slndny. az
| iust 81 routun 10 Alice NJ wife Of Wi :
| lia"' ID y is Va the 3lth ! ear OF Ter aye
| WE DIN o. tie 8th ins-., j m Q X con {
Jsmss r. and tIliiuali Weintn, al Cd yFiira
AMI months
WHITR.--on thu n IRIS. william c. Whits
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-04-14
@arrtsges.

CoNARD-GOoD,- Camden, N. j., on the
9th inst, by the Rev. Isaac w. Bagley,
Everard Couard, DR., and Emma Good, both OF
Chester county, Pa.
EwART-PoLK i'm this city, on the 18th inst,
by the Rev. Julius Dodd, Henry L. Ewart Of
Chester county, Pa. and Martha Polk OF
Hockesain, Del
EDWARDS-BAILY.-On the 9Th inst by the
Rev. ]. ]. Set per. Csmden.Albert &. Edwards
and susanna M. Batly, both Of Claymont. Del.
81 AIGH-BARToN.-A Camden, N. j., on the
2Sth ult , by Jsmes NJ Cassidy, iuetice OF tue
peace, George Ha gh and Annie II. Barton,
both OF Kiame nsi, Del.
MovEY- MULLIGAN.-At Delaware City, on
the 18th inst BY the Rev. Edw L Brady,
John McVey Of Philadelphia and Kate Mulli-
gan of Delaware City.
PENNELL-LYTLE- AT Avondale, Chester
county, Pa, on the eth inst by the Rev.
Samuel Pancoast, james NJ. Pennell OF
Russ4llville, and Josephine II. Lytlo OF
Chatham. Both of Chester county, Pa.
SIMMONS -CoLG IN.--At Camden. N. j., on
the b inst, by the Rev. John s. Hesler.
Thomas Simmone OF Camden, Del. and Sallie
B. Colga'n OF Queen Annes, Nd.
WOODCoX-MURPHY.-At Camden, N. j., by
the Rev. W. p. g Strickland, Vincent Wood
cox Of this city, and Kate Murphy Of Easton,
Nd.
WEBSTER-BARLoW.-- Brandywine hun
drNd, On the Y inst, by the Rev. Thomas B.
Hunter Of ChRrlestown, Nd, Thomas p.
Webster and g. Eils Barlow, both OF New
Castle county.